Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 240, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 October 1917 — What Women Did In Civil War. [ARTICLE]

What Women Did In Civil War.

vviiat --- - Women all over the United States formed societies and made bandages and comforts of, various kinds for the soldiers, but their work, too, lacked the direction and uniformity which are necessary for prompt and effective assistance. In the Civil war, country women were especially generous in contributing time and labor to the cause of helping the sick and wounded. In many Instances the men were not given enough green food, and farmers contributed potatoes and fresh , vegetables In large quantities, which frequently saved a camp from scurvy and other dlseases.-r-Farm and Fireside.